2011 Ferrara Inferno recalls

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2004-2012 Inferno and Igniter emergency vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Why it matters: A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

Owner notification: April 27, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder, and Cinder emergency vehicles manufactured October 3, 2011, to May 31, 2016, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

Why it matters: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011.

Owner notification: August 26, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Defect: Ferrara is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 inferno and igniter vehicles equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc), manufactured from april 2009, through october 2011. the esc module may cause the esc system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the esc module.

Why it matters: This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the esc. these conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

Ferrara will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on october 25, 2011. owners may contact ferrara at 1-225-567-7100.

Owner notification: October 25, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC